Best Schools in Benton, LA
Benton, LA has 12 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,072 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Benton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benton, LA
The top high schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bossier Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1538 Students
2. Parkway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bossier Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1360 Students
3. North Webster High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 535 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benton, LA
The top middle schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benton Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bossier Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 885 Students
2. Benton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bossier Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 850 Students
3. Elm Grove Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bossier Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 952 Students
4. North Webster Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 367 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benton, LA
The top elementary schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Legacy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bossier Parish • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 602 Students
2. Kingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bossier Parish • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 820 Students
3. Benton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bossier Parish • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 646 Students
4. Elm Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bossier Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
5. North Webster Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 161 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benton, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benton, LA has a total population of 12,915 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benton, LA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Benton, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benton, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benton, LA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Benton, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benton, LA
How many schools are in Benton, LA?
Benton, LA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,072 students in total.
How do schools in Benton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Benton score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Benton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations